Manufacturing Engineer

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.

Manufacturing Engineer with 3+ years of experience in precision manufacturing and final assembly. You’ll play a key role in optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring top-quality finished products through strong mechanical and CAD skills. If you’re ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Location: On-site;
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 per year DOE

The Manufacturing Process Specialist, specializing in final assembly, is responsible for optimizing and managing the processes that bring fabricated components together into a complete, high-quality product. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical assembly, component fitting, and quality assurance at the final stages of the production line. CAD skills are essential for designing, refining, and documenting assembly processes and tools.

• Plan, implement, and refine the assembly procedures for various products, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and minimizing defects. This includes creating and maintaining detailed work instructions.
• Use CAD software to design and improve assembly jigs, fixtures, and other tools. This streamlines the assembly process and ensures consistency and precision.
• Oversee the joining and integration of fabricated parts, ensuring proper fit and function. Analyze part designs in CAD to identify potential issues with assembly before production begins.
• Assembly Documentation:
  Create and update detailed, clear assembly documentation using CAD software. This includes generating 2D prints and 3D exploded views that provide step-by-step guidance for assembly line staff.
• Develop and enforce quality control checkpoints during the assembly phase. Use CAD models to inspect and test finished products against engineering specifications and tolerances.
• Investigate and resolve assembly-related issues, such as part misalignments or functional failures. Conduct root cause analysis and implement process or design improvements using CAD data.
• Serve as a liaison between the fabrication, engineering, and quality teams to resolve design or manufacturing issues that impact assembly.
• Ensure all assembly line equipment, tools, and fixtures are properly maintained and calibrated. Use CAD to plan optimal layouts and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD, Inventor) is required.
• Expertise in 2D and 3D modeling for creating and manipulating assembly drawings.
• Strong understanding of assembly techniques and related tools.
• Familiarity with quality control methods such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and diagnostic abilities, and excellent communication skills for collaborating with a variety of teams.

• A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is often preferred. Relevant certifications or extensive experience in mechanical assembly may also be acceptable.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on final product assembly and integration. Experience with complex mechanical or electro‑mechanical systems is a significant advantage.

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
• 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
• Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
• Pet Insurance
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance & AD&DD, Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&DD
• Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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